Entry Level Accounting Specialist - Temporary

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in an accurate and timely month-end close by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations such as prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts

• Aid in monthly close activities related to subscription & service revenue

• Validate accuracy of contract data within various systems of record to support revenue processes

• Support flux analyses for month-end that summarize and tell the “story” of the activity

• Assist in annual audit with external auditors, with activities such as pulling selections and performing tie outs

• Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues

• Assist in ad-hoc projects and management inquiries

• Provide backup support to the accounting, finance, and operational teams as needed

Attributes for a Successful Candidate

• Accounting or Finance major

• Graduation date within a year and a half of the internship start date

• Experience with Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and lookups)

• Understanding of US GAAP preferred

• Experience in an accounting role preferred

• Flexibility to meet changing priorities and the ability to prioritize workload to achieve accurate results in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to manage and maintain relationships with internal and external parties

• Attention to details, curiosity, and the desire to look for meaning behind figures